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Home Counties Region
The region has a committee of seven regional officers. The regional committee consists of a chair, director/vice chair, three training officers, a treasurer, and a secretary. The region aims to host four regional training days per year covering a wide range of licensing and related topics, delivered by experienced individuals from a range of professions and backgrounds. These training sessions generally alternate between in person and online platforms. The region aims to rotate the location of face-to-face meetings to ensure members from all areas can attend.
If you are a licensing practitioner or professional living or working in the HC region, you can join the Institute to become a regional member.
Counties in the Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Bedfordshire
- Berkshire
- Hertfordshire
- Oxfordshire
- Essex
Team
Emma Thompson
Mike Harding
Tony Ireland
Phil Andrews
Laura Driscoll
Charlie Robinson
Events
Regional & National News
Institute urges licensees to “check before you pay”
The Institute of Licensing is urging licensees to be cautious and avoid falling victim to fake licensing officers demanding payments.
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Animal licensing return reminder
A reminder that councils must complete the Government’s Licensing of Activities Involving Animals data return survey by 31st May.
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Taxi “panic switches” set to be permitted in taxis
Licensed drivers and passengers will soon be able to record audio in South Staffordshire cabs by pressing a "panic switch"...
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DBS launches new manual ID guidance for DBS checks
DBS has launched refreshed manual ID guidance for Basic, Standard, and Enhanced DBS checks.
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Buckinghamshire events director sentenced for Covid fraud
William Blenkarn claimed he did not know he was not entitled to a second Bounce Back Loan for MJB Events...
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Valuation Office Agency scrapped
Reforms to cut red tape, make savings, and improve businesses’ experience of the tax system have been set out today...
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SIA publish “setting the record straight” guidance
The SIA has published "answer some questions" to set the record straight on its most common misconceptions about its work.
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House to House National Exemption Order Scheme amendment
National Exemption Order (NEO) holders are exempted under section 3(1) of the House to House Collections Act 1939 from having...
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